minimize

[min-uh-mahyz] / ˈmɪn əˌmaɪz /

VERB

make smaller; underrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curtail decrease diminish downplay lessen play down reduce trivialize underestimate

STRONG

abbreviate attenuate belittle cheapen decry deprecate depreciate derogate detract discount disparage dwarf knock miniaturize pan pooh-pooh prune shrink underplay

WEAK

cut down to size knock down make light of make little of poor-mouth put down run down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enlarge expand extend grow increase lengthen prolong raise strengthen

STRONG

approve build up commend compliment exalt laud praise

WEAK

maximize overestimate overrate

Example Sentences

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A big challenge for companies wanting to restructure is how to minimize disruption and maintain the morale of employees sticking around.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he cautions that “healthcare can’t tolerate significant errors. We have to minimize the errors, the hallucinations, the confabulations, the BS and the sycophancy” that AI technology commonly displays.

From Los Angeles Times

WSJ | Buy Side: Tax planning advisers help clients minimize liability, navigate complex tax rules and integrate tax-efficient strategies into their financial plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We can minimize sensory input. ... That might be the difference between them being able to stay calm and them taking off.”

From Los Angeles Times

"These racetrack curves minimize bending loss," said Won Park, Sheppard Professor of Electrical Engineering and a co advisor on the project.

From Science Daily

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